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Fed independence rollback to pre-1990s norm

The guest argued that central bank independence is a recent historical anomaly and the US is likely returning to a pre-1990s system where the central bank is a junior partner to the Treasury, coordinating on industrial policy.

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The guest argued the Federal Reserve's role is shifting from pure inflation targeting to supporting US grand macro-strategic and national security goals.

MACROVOICES · 21 AUG 2025 · 22:15Open in Zortix →
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The guest argued that central bank independence is a recent historical anomaly and the US is likely returning to a pre-1990s system where the central bank is a junior partner to the Treasury, coordinating on industrial policy.

FORWARD GUIDANCE · 4 FEB 2026 · 10:00
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